Tourist or Traveler? Must-sees in Costa Rica: off the beaten track.
Every guide book or internet site will tell you the must-sees in Costa Rica (Manuel Antonio, Arenal, Monteverde, to name a few), but my favourites are the ones a little further from the beaten track. They may be a little harder to get to, but they are well worth the effort! After living here for […]
5 advantages to studying Spanish at our city location in Heredia.
Yes, the beach is cool, but here are 5 advantages to studying at our city location in Heredia: It’s cheaper: Delicious and affordable restaurants on every corner with dishes from around the world. You can get: a typical casado for only ₡2.500 colones, a vegan fruit bowl for ₡3.000 colones, or a Lebanese dinner for […]
Interview with Intercultura’s new volunteer from Germany!
Back in April 2013, High-School Graduate Robert from Germany contacted us at Intercultura, looking for an opportunity to gain life experience, to improve his Spanish skills and to volunteer at the same time. At Intercultura we believe that there is no better decision in life than going abroad, fully immersing yourself in the culture, learning […]
Student Experience: Learn Spanish and how to become a really good salsa dancer!
Ramona, 22 years old and from Germany, was a student with us for 4 weeks. She is now doing some volunteering before she is going to return to Germany in order to continue her apprenticeship at Bosch. As a little thank you for the whole Intercultura Team, she performed a dance together with our dance […]
Was wissen wir eigentlich noch über Costa Rica?
Wir wissen, dass Costa Rica voller Abeunteuer steckt, über wunderschöne Strände, atemberaubende Landschaften, herzliche Menschen, Gallo Pinto und eine vielfältige Tierwelt verfügt. Aber was wissen wir denn über die Regierung und die politische Situation des Landes? Costa Rica ist eine demokratische Republik, die Staatsform des Landes wird auch als Präsidialrepublik bezeichnet. Alle 4 Jahre wählt […]
Costa Rica Celebrates Christmas
If you find yourself travelling to Costa Rica during December, you’ll be able to take part in one of the most exciting times of the year! You won’t find any snow around, but there are plenty of Christmas celebrations, light festivals, and lots of their traditional tamales! The country’s official traditions begin in December, […]
Tico Christmas Traditions
If you are lucky enough to be in Costa Rica for the Christmas holidays, then I highly suggest that you “do as the Ticos do!”. The entire month of December is filled with fiestas, food, and fun! Speaking of food, the most popular comida navideña, or Christmas food, is hands down the tamal. A […]
What’s to eat?
It’s all about the basics when you’re cooking Costa Rican food- staple ingredients like proteins, carbohydrates, and vegetables are all beautifully combined on one plate. It is easy to fall in love with all of the amazing dishes that Costa Ricans prepare in their everyday lives. A homestay with a Costa Rican family is the […]
Spanisch Sprachkurs online – die perfekte Vorbereitung
Spanisch lernen online, geht das? Ja! Sie können ganz bequem von zu Hause aus loslegen. Einen Sprachkurs zu besuchen oder in der Uni zu sitzen ist leider im Moment für viele in Coronazeiten nicht möglich. Das digitale Lernen wird immer beliebter und bietet neue Optionen für das Sprachenlernen. Es gibt somit unendlich viele Möglichkeiten, um […]
Mein Gallo Pinto Rezept – Schritt 3
In 3 Schritten zu Gallo Pinto – mit meinen persönlichen Tipps Die Bohnen (Schritt 1) und der Reis (Schritt 2) sind gekocht. Nun kommen wir zum wichtigsten, dritten und letzten Schritt: Gallo Pinto zum Frühstück – Zubereitung nach costaricanischer Art Der letzte Schritt geht auch ganz einfach und schnell. Wie schon bei den Bohnen und […]